Crab and Cream Cheese Wontons

Cream cheese and crab meat deep fried in wonton skins--a traditional, favorite Asian appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, regular or light
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/3 cup crab claw meat, finely chopped
• 1 package wonton wrappers
• Water for sealing won tons
• 1/2 quart canola oil

Directions:

Blend together ingredients. Drop approximately 1 teaspoonful on each wonton wrapper, just slightly off center. Fold in half diagonally and seal with water, forming a triangle. Fry in hot canola oil until crispy and light golden brown. Serve with Oriental dipping sauces.

Number of Servings: Serves 6

Notes from the Cook: Recipe is easily doubled. This is also an excellent side dish for stir fry and Oriental noodle bowls.